Welcome Test Agricultural Science Primary 6 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Agricultural Science Primary 6 Second Term Lesson Notes (Week 1)

Topic: Welcome Test and Revision of Topics Covered in First Term
Focus: Preservation of Farm Produce

Part A: Review and Revision (20 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is farm produce?
   Farm produce refers to crops and food items harvested from the farm.
2. Why do we preserve farm produce?
   To prevent spoilage and ensure food is available for longer periods.
3. What does sun drying involve?
   Sun drying involves placing farm produce under the sun to remove moisture.
4. What are examples of farm produce preserved by smoking?
   Examples include fish, meat, and yams.
5. What is the purpose of salting?
   Salting prevents the growth of bacteria and preserves food.
6. What is refrigeration?
   Refrigeration is the process of storing food at a low temperature to keep it fresh.
7. Give an example of a root crop.
   Yam is an example of a root crop.
8. Name one method of preserving fruits.
   Fruits can be preserved by refrigerating or canning.
9. Why do grains and cereals need preservation?
   To prevent pests and maintain quality.
10. What is one method of preserving oil crops?
    Oil crops can be preserved by keeping them in airtight containers.
11. What happens if farm produce is not preserved?
    It will spoil and become useless.
12. What is the benefit of smoking food?
    Smoking dries the food and adds flavor, preventing spoilage.
13. What does frying as a preservation method involve?
    Frying involves cooking food in hot oil to reduce moisture.
14. What are vegetables?
    Vegetables are edible plants like spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce.
15. How are vegetables commonly preserved?
    Vegetables are preserved by refrigeration or drying.
16. What are cereals?
    Cereals are grains like rice, maize, and wheat.
17. What is the importance of drying grains?
    Drying grains reduces moisture, preventing pests.
18. What can damage farm produce during storage?
    Pests, moisture, and heat can damage stored farm produce.
19. What does salting prevent?
    It prevents food from decaying due to bacteria.
20. How do we preserve tubers like cassava?
    By drying, fermenting, or turning them into flour.

Part B: Objective Questions ( Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options)

1. Farm produce refers to food harvested from the _____.
   (a) market (b) farm (c) shop (d) river
   Answer: b
2. A method of preserving food using heat is _____.
   (a) frying (b) freezing (c) salting (d) canning
   Answer: a
3. ____ involves removing water from food using sunlight.
   (a) Smoking (b) Refrigeration (c) Sun drying (d) Salting
   Answer: c
4. Food stored in the refrigerator stays _____.
   (a) cold (b) fresh (c) stale (d) warm
   Answer: b
5. A crop preserved by smoking is _____.
   (a) meat (b) maize (c) oil palm (d) yam
   Answer: a
6. One method of preserving grains is _____.
   (a) canning (b) freezing (c) drying (d) frying
   Answer: c
7. The main purpose of preservation is to prevent _____.
   (a) freshness (b) spoilage (c) cooking (d) packaging
   Answer: b
8. ____ is a root crop.
   (a) Cassava (b) Tomato (c) Maize (d) Pepper
   Answer: a
9. Fruits are commonly preserved by _____.
   (a) drying (b) salting (c) refrigerating (d) frying
   Answer: c
10. Vegetables can be dried or _____.
    (a) frozen (b) fried (c) salted (d) smoked
    Answer: a
11. Oil crops are stored in _____.
    (a) cool places (b) open spaces (c) airtight containers (d) hot pans
    Answer: c
12. Moisture can cause food to _____.
    (a) grow (b) spoil (c) stay fresh (d) dry up
    Answer: b
13. Canning is used to preserve _____.
    (a) fruits (b) grains (c) yams (d) oil crops
    Answer: a
14. Salting is done to prevent the growth of _____.
    (a) insects (b) heat (c) bacteria (d) water
    Answer: c
15. Refrigeration keeps food at a ____ temperature.
    (a) low (b) high (c) warm (d) hot
    Answer: a

Part C: Theory Questions 

1. Define farm produce.
2. Why is it important to preserve grains?
3. List three methods of preserving farm produce.
4. Explain the process of sun drying.
5. What does refrigeration do to food?
6. Name two crops preserved by smoking.
7. How does salting help in food preservation?
8. Mention two examples of cereals.
9. Explain how to preserve vegetables.
10. What are oil crops?
11. Name one method of preserving fruits.
12. What happens if food is left without preservation?
13. Why is frying used as a preservation method?
14. List two examples of root crops.
15. Name one problem that can hinder preservation.
16. How do airtight containers preserve oil crops?
17. What does smoking do to food?
18. Explain the importance of removing moisture in food preservation.
19. Name one example of a tuber crop.
20. What role does freezing play in preservation?

Part D: True or False Questions 

1. Refrigeration helps preserve food. True
2. Vegetables are root crops. False
3. Drying reduces food moisture. True
4. Salting encourages bacteria growth. False
5. Maize is a cereal. True
6. Smoking is used for preserving fish. True
7. Fruits cannot be preserved. False
8. Freezing makes food stale. False
9. Oil crops include palm oil seeds. True
10. Pests cannot damage stored food. False

Part E: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions 

1. Farm produce is food harvested from the _____.
2. Smoking adds _____ to food.
3. Refrigeration keeps food _____.
4. Sun drying removes _____ from food.
5. Salting prevents the growth of _____.
6. Moisture can cause food to _____.
7. Grains can be preserved by _____.
8. Cassava is a type of ____ crop.
9. Tomatoes are preserved by _____.
10. Fish is often preserved by _____.

This comprehensive revision aims to reinforce key concepts and prepare students confidently for assessments.